I review some of my favorite children’s books as Dr. Toughlove, one of the protagonists in my first book, Jamal and Me. My column appears monthly in The Bay Times/Record-Observer, a local newspaper located in Queen Anne’s County, MD.
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That’s Not Funny, David! Written and Illustrated by David Shannon
That rascal David is at it again! You won’t want to miss reading Dr. Toughlove’s October 2025 column about David’s antics! That’s Not Funny, David!…
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Even Better than Sprinkles: A Story About Best Friends by Linda Skeers
Dr. Toughlove really enjoyed reviewing Even Better than Sprinkles, a wonderful story about friendship. Enjoy! School bells are ringing (well maybe not literally) all across…
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Everything in Its Place: A Story of Books and Belonging by Pauline David-Sax
Dr. Toughlove’s August 2025 book review is a great selection for the start of the upcoming school year. Enjoy! With summer winding down and the…
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The Verts: A Story of Introverts and Extroverts written by Ann Patchett and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser
You won’t want to miss learning about a children’s book written by best-selling author Ann Patchett and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. They make quite…
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All the Books by Hayley Rocco and illustrated by John Rocco
You won’t want to miss reading about All the Books, written by Hayley Rocco and illustrated by Caldecott Honoree John Rocco. Enjoy! It is hard…
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The Yellow Bus by Loren Long
Dr. Toughlove put a spotlight on a wonderful new picture book by Loren Long for her May 2025 column. Enjoy! Yellow school buses are the…